Centro Histórico in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)
Pulquería "La Risa"
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 12, 2018
1. Pulquería "La Risa" Marker
Pulquería “La Risa”
Fundada 1903-2009
Calle de Mesones No. 71, Deleg. Cuauhtemoc
Centro Historico de la Ciudad de Mexico
Pulquería “The Laughter”
Founded 1903-2009
Calle de Mesones No. 71, Delegación Cuauhtémoc
Historic Center of Mexico City
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.
Location. 19° 25.71′ N, 99° 8.157′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Centro Histórico. Marker is at the intersection of Mesones and Callejón Mesones on Mesones. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ciudad de México 06000, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. "Paris" Pharmacy (a few steps from this marker); The Novitiate of the Convent of Saint Augustine (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Printing Press of Antonio Espinosa (about 120 meters away); Joaquin Noreña (about 120 meters away); Chapel of the Marquis of Salvatierra (about 120 meters away); Juana Inés de la Cruz
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Regarding Pulquería "La Risa". A "pulquería" is a type of bar or cantina that sells pulque, the fermented liquid of the maguey, a plant in the agave family. This is one of the ancestral indigenous alcoholic drinks of prehispanic Mesoamerica. Pulquerías have a long history in Mexico City and "La Risa" was one of the oldest. Although it has closed recently due to legal issues, it is hoped that one day soon it will open again. This pulquería and many others were marked with this official marker as part of a program to note the most historic pulquerías.
Also see . . . Pulque at Wikipedia. (Submitted on October 31, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.)
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 12, 2018
2. Pulquería "La Risa" Marker
Note the stone image of the maguey plant and a small image of a rabbit over the entrance to the pulquería. The rabbit was an Aztec symbol for drunkenness.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 12, 2018
3. Pulquería "La Risa" Marker
The marker is on the right side of the near corner of the building seen here, the Pulquería La Risa.
4. An earlier image of Pulquería "La Risa"
This image of "La Risa" shows that the main entrance was earlier on the left side of the building (the "Callejón de Mesones" side).
Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 31, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 325 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 31, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
